Murray State University Athletics
Wednesday, November 1
Murray, Ky.
7 p.m.
Murray State
vs
Brescia
Racer Arena Sees One More Game Wednesday
10/30/2023 10:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
After 25 years, Racer Arena will again be in the spotlight when MSU hosts Brescia in an exhibition game
The Racers Racer Arena, the home of Murray State men's basketball for 44 seasons, is set to see game action once again when the Racers host an exhibition game at their former home court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, against the Brescia Bearcats.
In 44 seasons in the historic venue, the Racers amassed 503 wins and won 16 Ohio Valley Conference regular season championships.
The original name of the venue was the Murray State Sports Arena before becoming Racer Arena. Later, MSU coaching legend Carlisle Cutchin was honored with the facility being renamed Racer Arena/Carlisle Cutchin Fieldhouse.
From the moment Racer Arena opened four games into the 1954-55 season, the Racers made it nearly impossible a visiting opponent to be victorious.
Eight different coaches led the program in Racer Arena including Harlan Hodges, Rex Alexander, Cal Luther, Fred Overton, Ron Greene, Steve Newton, Scott Edgar and Mark Gottfried.
When the Racers played their final regular season game at Racer Arena against the Tennessee State Tigers (Feb. 21, 1998), the Racers scored the game's final eight points to claim victory 81-76 in front of a standing room crowd of 6,154. A large group of MSU basketball alumni attended as the Racers completed a run of winning their final 30 games at Racer Arena. The Racers continued at the CFSB Center in winning their first 17 games to give the program the nation's longest home win streak of 47 when it ended in 2000.
A large crowd, maybe enough to fill the arena that holds 5,500, will be there to take selfies and photos on this historic night. Several former MSU players and coaches will also be in attendance and the day is certainly going to be one that is talked about for years after.
As the Racers head into their second season in the Missouri Valley Conference in 2023-24, pausing for a night in this historic arena will be one of the most memorable events in Murray State Athletics history.
In 44 seasons in the historic venue, the Racers amassed 503 wins and won 16 Ohio Valley Conference regular season championships.
The original name of the venue was the Murray State Sports Arena before becoming Racer Arena. Later, MSU coaching legend Carlisle Cutchin was honored with the facility being renamed Racer Arena/Carlisle Cutchin Fieldhouse.
From the moment Racer Arena opened four games into the 1954-55 season, the Racers made it nearly impossible a visiting opponent to be victorious.
Eight different coaches led the program in Racer Arena including Harlan Hodges, Rex Alexander, Cal Luther, Fred Overton, Ron Greene, Steve Newton, Scott Edgar and Mark Gottfried.
When the Racers played their final regular season game at Racer Arena against the Tennessee State Tigers (Feb. 21, 1998), the Racers scored the game's final eight points to claim victory 81-76 in front of a standing room crowd of 6,154. A large group of MSU basketball alumni attended as the Racers completed a run of winning their final 30 games at Racer Arena. The Racers continued at the CFSB Center in winning their first 17 games to give the program the nation's longest home win streak of 47 when it ended in 2000.
A large crowd, maybe enough to fill the arena that holds 5,500, will be there to take selfies and photos on this historic night. Several former MSU players and coaches will also be in attendance and the day is certainly going to be one that is talked about for years after.
As the Racers head into their second season in the Missouri Valley Conference in 2023-24, pausing for a night in this historic arena will be one of the most memorable events in Murray State Athletics history.
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